Gay marriage suspense mounts at U.S. Supreme Court

People wait outside the Supreme Court in Washington as key decisions are expected to be announced Monday, June 24, 2013. At the end of the court's term, several major cases are still outstanding that could have widespread political impact on same-sex marriage, voting rights, and affirmative action.

The U.S. Supreme Court will keep the nation in suspense at least for one more day before ruling on same-sex marriage.

The justices did not rule Monday on the legal challenges to Proposition 8, California's ban on gay marriage, or the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act, which forbids federal benefits to same-sex couples.

The court is expected to issue rulings again Tuesday on the six cases left this term, starting at 7 a.m. Pacific time.

The Supreme Court is likely to add at least one additional day this week to release rulings and most experts predict the same-sex marriage cases may be the last to be decided.

TV crews wait outside the Supreme Court in Washington as key decisions are expected to be announced Monday, June 24, 2013. At the end of the court's term, several major cases are still outstanding that could have widespread political impact on same-sex marriage, voting rights, and affirmative action. ((AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite))

The justices are reviewing a federal appeals court ruling declaring Proposition 8 unconstitutional and another decision that struck down the federal law. The court heard arguments in both cases in March.

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